Shipping and Receiving Clerk

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk plays a critical role in daily plant operations by managing the intake of incoming raw materials, parts, and supplies, as well as coordinating the outgoing shipment of finished manufactured goods. This individual verifies shipments against purchase orders and packing lists, operates material handling equipment, maintains accurate enterprise resource planning (ERP) or warehouse management system (WMS) records, and ensures compliance with company safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving & Intake Operations

Inspect incoming freight, deliveries, and raw materials for damage, discrepancies, or defects before signing delivery receipts/bills of lading (BOL).

Verify physical counts and part numbers against packing slips, purchase orders (POs), and vendor invoices.

Unload flatbeds, box trucks, and shipping containers safely using forklifts, pallet jacks, and overhead hoists.

Log received items into the ERP/WMS system and promptly route or stage materials to designated manufacturing production cells, staging areas, or warehouse shelving.

Document and escalate damaged, incomplete, or incorrect shipments to the purchasing department and quality control.

Shipping & Outbound Logistics

Pick, stage, pack, and label finished goods according to customer orders, shipping specifications, and packaging guidelines.

Prepare pallets, crates, and containers, utilizing strapping, shrink-wrap, and protective dunnage to safeguard products during transit.

Generate shipping documentation including Bills of Lading (BOL), packing slips, commercial invoices, carrier shipping labels, and dangerous goods declarations (if applicable).

Schedule pickups and coordinate with LTL (Less-Than-Truckload), full truckload (FTL), and parcel freight carriers (e.g., FedEx, UPS, freight forwarders).

Safely load outgoing shipments onto carrier trailers according to weight distribution and securement regulations.

Inventory & Warehouse Maintenance

Perform routine inventory counts, cycle counts, and stock reconciliation as directed by warehouse management.

Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment adhering to 5S methodology and OSHA safety regulations.

Perform pre-shift inspections on forklifts and material handling equipment; report mechanical issues immediately.

Monitor levels of shipping supplies (boxes, pallets, tape, wrap, strapping) and submit replenishment requests when low.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

1–3 years of shipping and receiving, material handling, or warehouse experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Valid forklift operator certification (sit-down, stand-up, or reach truck) preferred or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Valid driver’s license.

Technical Skills & Competencies

Familiarity with ERP/WMS software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor) and parcel shipping portals (FedEx Ship Manager, UPS WorldShip).

Basic computer literacy, including data entry and standard office applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook).

Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy for counting parts and reconciling paperwork.

Solid communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with production, quality, purchasing, and commercial drivers.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods (8–10 hours per shift).

Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted.

Comfortable working in a manufacturing/warehouse environment subject to variable temperatures, dust, and industrial noise.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience handling hazardous materials (HazMat) and familiar with DOT / IATA regulations.

Prior experience with international export shipping documentation (commercial invoices, certificates of origin).

Experience with automated barcode scanners and RFID tracking systems.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $26.00 - $30.00 Per Hour